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Monday, May 24, 2010

On Lockdown....again

Okay ladies, I am on potty training lock down again. This is just not going well. With me other two boys as long as I waited until they were three, it was a pretty quick and painless process. This time around, there has nothing quick or painless about it. Christopher (2 and a 1/2) will go on the potty just for fun but doesn't relate the need to the "duty". Cooper (now 3) however, loves wearing big boy underwear but has never gone on the potty no matter how often he sits on it.....uggghhhh......I really hoped to have this all behind us (excuse the pun) before summer vacation started!

On to the better stuff, here are some recent OOTDs. My heather ice Victoria RuffleTissue Cami that had been backordered finally arrived. I can see why so many JCA's love this tank. I grabbed mine in a Medium but I think I will size down on the next one I order (because yes, I will be getting more)

Cardigan-Banana Republic

Victoria Ruffle Tissue Cami-J Crew

Skirt-Gap

Shoes-Banana Republic Outlet from eons ago

Here is what I wore to work Friday night, I felt a little guilty because everyone wanted the tank (which isn't Loft) but whatta ya do?

Jacket- Loft

Ruffle Shell-Banana Republic

Denim Capri's-Loft

Necklace- J Crew

Vera Sandals-Banana Republic

And lastly, here is what I wore for the Loft's Summer Style event on Saturday. Not for the faint of heart but I had fun mixing the patterns and it sure was an attention grabber! Oh and if you like this cardigan.....grab it. They flew of the racks at our store in the chocolate!

I love all three outfits! And look at that big smile in picture #2 - even despite the PT woes! I am usually not an animal print kind of girl, but I saw the zebra pieces at Loft and loved them, they are so well done - I really wanted to grab the tank during the weekend promo, but my boys baseball on Sat. and my dh's guilting me about shopping on Sunday prevented me...SAD. I wish online didn't sell out of sizes so fast!

Oh the potty training woes.... My son didn't train - as in wasn't even interested - until he was almost 4. But when he did PT, he was really, really ready and we hardly had any accidents. silver lining??

Love the last loft dress - was curious about it after seeing the online pics.

LOVE the outfits! I was hoping we would get to *see* you in that last maxi dress! ;) Too bad I never look good in maxi dresses. :`(

As far as the potty training- hang in there!!! It'll happen when they're ready! Maybe don't let him wear the big boy underwear until he actually goes on the potty- that can be his 'reward'! Maybe?!? :-\

I would love to see the dress with out the cardigan. To see how it looks with the tank underneath. I love all the maxi dresses I have been seeing but due to being larger chested I can't wear them without something underneath.

Debye, would you mind sharing what size you are wearing in the LOFT maxi dress? I'm thinking of ordering it but I have noooo idea what size to order!?!? :-\ Sometimes I need to size way down and other times not! TIA for any help anyone might have on the sizing of this beauty! :)

MMM-my dress is a Size 6. This is my normal size for tops (I wear 8 on bottoms for my hips and booty). I don't have much of a chest and it is a tight zip over my ribcage (I wear a 34 bra) but is comfy on. I wouldn't size down on this one and some of the sales reps were even recommending sizing up one on it. I personally found it TTS if not a little on the smaller side. Hope that helps!